(26-27 SY) Community Liaison (Elementary) - Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11 • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

Establishes and maintains communication and productive relationships among school staff, community agencies, parents and students to assist students and their families in the resolution of problems and crisis, and to support and encourage students.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the parenting and of the educational needs and experiences of families
• Ability to provide support, liaison, and assistance to parents and students in utilizing the educational opportunities of the school system
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license (yearly motor vehicle records will be reviewed)

Nice To Haves

• Volunteer or work experience in community agencies or schools

Responsibilities

• Counsels students one on one regarding academic, attendance and personal problems and school and community resources for assistance
• Provides motivation and recognition for high risk students
• Assists in crisis resolution in home and school
• Encourages personal growth and development of self esteem and self motivation
• Provides information about student’s status to school staff and facilitates assistance for promoting academic success
• Coordinates meetings of school staff, parents and students and community agencies
• Assists students and their parents toward achieving responsible life skills
• Encourages and models positive leadership
• Organizes job contacts/employment programs
• Offers career planning, college information and application assistance, and vocational training opportunities
• Contacts students and parents by phone or home visits to provide assistance in obtaining food, clothing, shelter, medical treatment necessary to maintain the family environment
• Notifies community agencies when necessary to report situations needing their response
• Transports students in emergencies and other situations as needed
• Performs related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees